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Freeman Air and Space Institute

@fasikcl.bsky.social

FASI. An interdisciplinary initiative of King's College London dedicated to generating an understanding of air and space power issues in defence and security.

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πŸ“’ Call for Papers: FASI's Air & Space Postgraduate Conference 2026

πŸ“… 8 June 2026
πŸ“Œ Strand Campus
πŸ—¨οΈ Submissions welcome from postgraduate researchers, Masters & PhD students
🚨 Deadline: Friday 27 March

To find out more or to submit a paper, visit πŸ‘‡
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/air-a...

27.02.2026 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In recent years, democratic systems have faced unprecedented strain & escalation. Join our online panel to examine how geopolitical pressures and public opinion are affecting national security, defence & the resilience of democracies.

πŸ“… 27 March
πŸ•°οΈ 10:00-11:30
πŸ“ Zoom
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www.kcl.ac.uk/events/secur...

26.02.2026 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Should Britain prepare for war? The Big Ask | No. 07.2026

β€˜In a volatile and unstable world, with adversaries who are already attacking πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ – not yet with missiles, but by other means – the only way to deter war is to prepare for it,’ writes Baroness Dr Sophy Antrobus MBE, @fasikcl.bsky.social

#BigAsk #BritainsWorld

20.02.2026 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ›°οΈLast month, the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) team, from the UK Space Agency and UK Space Command, warned UK-licensed satellite operators of 2,608 potential collision risks.

Explore the reportπŸ‘‡
www.gov.uk/government/n...

25.02.2026 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy for their 2026 #InternationalWomensDay event!

Hear as the panel examine how women's knowledge & contributions are often misattributed across academia and beyond.

πŸ“… 12 March
πŸ•°οΈ19.00–20.45
πŸ“Strand Campus

Register πŸ‘‡
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/invis...

24.02.2026 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for an online panel discussion to examine Iran’s internal stability, deterrence capacity, nuclear diplomacy, and the prospects for war or transition.

πŸ“… 12 March
πŸ•°οΈ 10:00 - 11:00
πŸ“ Zoom

Register πŸ‘‡
ow.ly/rWIe50Yk7lI

23.02.2026 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you a @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Masters student working on air & space related topics?

FASI are hosting a group session where students can discuss dissertation proposals & get tailored industry expert advice.

πŸ“… 19 March
πŸ•°οΈ 11:00 - 12:30
πŸ“Dockrill Room

πŸ”— ow.ly/7nfB50Yh0nV

19.02.2026 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lunchtime Lecture: Special Duties Squadrons - RAF Museum On Thursday 17 July 2025 at 6pm, Mark Seaman will discuss the contribution of the RAF's Special Duties Squadrons.

Join the RAF Museum for a lunch time lecture focusing on the contribution of the RAF’s Special Duties Squadrons.

Hear from Mark Seaman who will specifically highlight their contribution to the β€˜Secret War’ 1940 -1945.

πŸ“… 12 March | πŸ•°οΈ 12pm | πŸ“Hybrid

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www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/whats...

18.02.2026 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beyond the Blackout: Satellite Connectivity and the Erosion of… Iran’s internet shutdowns expose the erosion of informational sovereignty, as space-based connectivity increasingly eludes the Islamic Republic’s capacity to control visibility, repression, and…

Has Iran’s internet shutdown exposed the erosion of informational sovereignty?

Dr Reyhaneh Noshiravani explores how the rise of space-based connectivity is challenging the Islamic Republic’s ability to control visibility, repression & rule.

Read πŸ‘‡
www.kcl.ac.uk/beyond-the-b...

17.02.2026 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’» If you missed FASI's latest webinar β€˜Regulation & advancement: The MAA’s role in Defence’s uncrewed ambitions’, you can now catch up online.

Watch πŸ‘‡
ow.ly/RQ2u50Yfb16

16.02.2026 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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✈️ β€˜Gowns Flying’: The first one hundred years of University Air Squadrons

Dr Sophy Antrobus examines the development of the University Air Squadrons over the past century & explores how they remain a vital link between universities & the armed forces.

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ow.ly/OKeQ50XgYQx

13.02.2026 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Join the Air & Space Power Association for the inaugural Battlespace Advantage Symposium

Led by the Integrated Warfare Centre (IWC) the symposium will explore how the UK achieves advantage across all domains.

πŸ“… 25-26 Mar 2026
πŸ“IET, Savoy Place

πŸ‘‡
airspacepower.com/conference/b...

11.02.2026 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An intern standing in front of a satellite dish at Goonhilly Earth Station in Cornwall, UK.

An intern standing in front of a satellite dish at Goonhilly Earth Station in Cornwall, UK.

Our new Skills for Space programme is offering paid internships across the UK space sector. πŸŽ“

Running for eight weeks this summer, the programme gives undergraduates and FE students hands-on experience working on real-world projects. πŸ›°οΈ

Learn more πŸ‘‰ gov.uk/government/n...

10.02.2026 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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A Revolution in Military Learning? Good Practices in Lesson-Learning from Ukraine & NATO

Join the Military Innovation Network to explore the factors that impede effective learning & examine how those obstacles can be reduced.

πŸ“… 17 Feb | πŸ•’ 18:30

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www.kcl.ac.uk/events/a-rev...

10.02.2026 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ One week to go!

Join us to explore the contemporary challenges & operational growth within the Military Aviation Authority. The discussion will highlight the successes & lessons learnt with the evolving use of drones in warfare.

πŸ“…13 Feb
πŸ•°οΈ10am

πŸ‘‡
ow.ly/ecVF50Y7str

06.02.2026 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What are the main challenges facing the RAF's return to the High North?

Read as FASI's Arun Dawson reflects on the UK’s contribution to the defence of Europe’s northern flank.

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ow.ly/j5WO50Y7Aac

05.02.2026 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Buy RAF Historical Society Spring Seminar: The RAF and Nuclear Weapons Tickets online - Royal Air Force Museum On Wednesday 8 April 2026, the RAF Historical Society will examine the history of the RAF and nuclear weapons from 1955 to 1998.

Join the RAF Historical Society for their Spring Seminar focusing on the history of the RAF & nuclear weapons from 1955 to 1998.

πŸ“… 8 April
πŸ“ RAF Museum, London
➑️ £30 ticket price, inclusive of refreshments

Register now πŸ‘‡
tickets.rafmuseum.org.uk/event-ticket...

04.02.2026 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UK Spacepower: Lessons from 2025

In this latest viewpoint, @allenant.bsky.social reflects on 2025 as the β€˜year of promises for UK spacepower’ and explores the urgent steps that need to be taken in 2026 to secure the UK’s defence-space strategy.

Read here πŸ‘‡
ow.ly/4y0m50Y81Rq

03.02.2026 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hear from FASI's @sophyhiggins.bsky.social at the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy's 2026 Int. Women’s Day event.

The panel is set to examine how, as part of the Matilda Effect, women’s ideas can be sidelined or misattributed in politics & security.

πŸ”— www.kcl.ac.uk/events/invis...

02.02.2026 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Has Iran’s internet shutdown exposed the erosion of informational sovereignty?

In this latest viewpoint, FASI's Dr Noshiravani explores how the rise of space-based connectivity is challenging the Islamic Republic’s ability to control visibility, repression & rule.

πŸ‘‡
www.kcl.ac.uk/beyond-the-b...

28.01.2026 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for an online panel discussion to explore the contemporary challenges & operational growth within the Military Aviation Authority. Highlighting the successes & lessons learnt with the evolving use of drones in warfare

πŸ“…13 Feb
πŸ•°οΈ10am

Register πŸ‘‡
ow.ly/OYwC50Y49tN

27.01.2026 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ›°οΈLast month, the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) team, from the UK Space Agency and UK Space Command, warned UK-licensed satellite operators of 2,643 potential collision risks.

Explore the reportπŸ‘‡
www.gov.uk/government/n...

26.01.2026 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RAF Museum 2026 Lecture Series: Call for Papers - RAF Museum

πŸ“’ Last chance to submit your paper!

The RAF Museum is seeking proposals from postgraduate students, early-career & established researchers for the 2026 air and space power research programme.

πŸ“… Deadline: 23 Jan
❔ ResearchNews@rafmuseum.org

πŸ‘‡
www.rafmuseum.org.uk/news/raf-mus...

22.01.2026 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‘What significance does military culture hold, and how does it contribute to shaping the outcomes of conflicts?

Read as AVM Fin Monahan highlights the enduring role of military culture in modern warfare.

Explore it πŸ‘‡
kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...

21.01.2026 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The One King’s Impact Fund is open for applications!

🌍 Open to students and staff at King's, the fund offers Β£25k–£50k to support projects tackling local and global challenges.

πŸ’‘ Turn bold ideas into real-world impact.

Apply by 1 April: www.kcl.ac.uk/impact/fund

19.01.2026 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‘We're looking forward to welcoming King's College London
students to FASI's 2026 Air and Space Careers Night!

The event is sold out, but students can join the wait list hereπŸ‘‡
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/air-a...

@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

16.01.2026 10:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’‘Have you read our latest FASI paper?

In case you missed it, check out the below πŸ‘‡

15.01.2026 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Join the Air & Space Power Association for the inaugural Battlespace Advantage Symposium

Led by the Integrated Warfare Centre (IWC) the symposium will explore how the UK achieves advantage across all domains.

πŸ“… 25-26 Mar 2026
πŸ“IET, Savoy Place

πŸ‘‡
airspacepower.com/conference/b...

14.01.2026 09:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Huge warning issued over 'Artic war' as 'Putin puts UK on the front line' EXCLUSIVE: An expert suggests Britain's faltering defence spending sends a clear message to its adversaries.

Today, the House of Commons will debate the UK's defence in the Arctic & High North.

Read as FASI's Arun Dawson explores how Britain must prioritise capability investment to ensure the UK's armed forces are ready to deal with the emerging threats.

πŸ‘‡
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2155...

13.01.2026 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RAF Museum 2026 Lecture Series: Call for Papers - RAF Museum

πŸ“’ Lecture Series: Call for Papers

The @rafmuseum.bsky.social is seeking proposals from postgraduate students, early-career & established researchers for the 2026 air and space power research programme.

πŸ“… Deadline: 23 Jan
❔ ResearchNews@rafmuseum.org

πŸ‘‡
www.rafmuseum.org.uk/news/raf-mus...

12.01.2026 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0